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Inspiration for a zen kitchen remodel in Chicago

So charming - love the little path to the front door. Beautiful color combination: Have you ever noticed that the colors we see can be described simply in two different types of categories? Natural and unnatural. I noticed while shopping last weekend some really unattractive color combinations and I said to myself why oh why did someone think that looks good because looking at this is painful to my eyes. So let me give you a few tips of what to lookout for when you are making your color decisions. Image from http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2013/06/favorite-things-friday-24/ Join periodic email updates at https://www.facebook.com/davettamooredesigns/app_141428856257

The Tudor style developed in England during the late 1400's, lasting through the early 1600's; it was the final part of the medieval style of architecture. Homes were built with luxurious amenities, replacing the common cottages and rustic housing of the Middle Ages. Today the Tudor style of architecture remains popular and is easily replicated inside as well. This rustic alder kitchen is more in keeping with the latest style of the time period - a wider use of moldings, decorative milled beams rather than hand-hewn, etc

The American Craftsman style grew in popularity at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century. The style emphasized work done by hand over mass-production, keeping with a growing cultural ethos of that period. It focused on handmade, local and/or natural materials, simplicity and originality. Traditional Craftsman style homes would feature handcrafted stained or leaded glass, metalwork and wood. In 2017, the Craftsman is simplified and uncluttered but has kept its vigor for handcrafted, long-lasting elements. Unpretentious and comfortable, Craftsman homes are often low-profile, one-and-a-half stories that could be part of the landscape.

The Tudor style developed in England during the late 1400's, lasting through the early 1600's; it was the final part of the medieval style of architecture. Homes were built with luxurious amenities, replacing the common cottages and rustic housing of the Middle Ages. Today the Tudor style of architecture remains popular and is easily replicated inside as well. This rustic alder kitchen is more in keeping with the latest style of the time period - a wider use of moldings, decorative milled beams rather than hand-hewn, etc

Natchez Crape Myrtle Trees planted in a backyard by Treeland Nursery. The Natchez Crape Myrtle produces long lasting clusters of white flowers. Each cluster within the Natchez Crape Myrtle has hundreds of white flowers and each cluster can range from 8” to 16” long. The Natchez Crape Myrtle also has one of the longest flowering periods of any Crape Myrtle, 110 days. Visit our website to learn more. https://www.tree-land.com/tree-finder/tree/natchez-crape-myrtle/?

Natchez Crape Myrtle Tree planted in a frontyard by Treeland Nursery. The Natchez Crape Myrtle produces long lasting clusters of white flowers. Each cluster within the Natchez Crape Myrtle has hundreds of white flowers and each cluster can range from 8” to 16” long. The Natchez Crape Myrtle also has one of the longest flowering periods of any Crape Myrtle, 110 days. Visit our website to learn more. https://www.tree-land.com/tree-finder/tree/natchez-crape-myrtle/?

Photo: Nasozi Kakembo © 2015 Houzz
Example of a large eclectic open concept concrete floor living room library design in New York with white walls

The Tudor style developed in England during the late 1400's, lasting through the early 1600's; it was the final part of the medieval style of architecture. Homes were built with luxurious amenities, replacing the common cottages and rustic housing of the Middle Ages. Today the Tudor style of architecture remains popular and is easily replicated inside as well. This rustic alder kitchen is more in keeping with the latest style of the time period - a wider use of moldings, decorative milled beams rather than hand-hewn, etc

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Tufted Evening Primrose
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Purchased by Piperbear in 2012 from the original owners, this 1950s Cape Cod needed a complete stylistic makeover. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was mostly removed, and the kitchen was redone with a new layout, granite countertops and new appliances; the downstairs bathroom was updated with new fixtures and period appropriate black and white hexagon tile. Upstairs, 220 feet of square footage was added by raising the roof and pushing into the dormers, creating a new full bathroom and laundry area.

An upscale home deserves upscale colours! We are so pleased with the results! Our involvement with this project included: Painting ceilings + crown, walls, trim, frames, doors of two story hallway, kitchen, family room, living room, and dining room Painting + priming hallway wainscoting Liaison with both the client and a designer for colour choices This project took place over a 1 week period of time in the summer of 2013, with selected a mix of Dulux and Benjamin Moore products. And last, but not least; our favourite colours: Dining Room ceiling: Benjamin Moore Sparrow AF-720 Dining Room Walls: Palladian Blue HC-144

An upscale home deserves upscale colours! We are so pleased with the results! Our involvement with this project included: Painting ceilings + crown, walls, trim, frames, doors of two story hallway, kitchen, family room, living room, and dining room Painting + priming hallway wainscoting Liaison with both the client and a designer for colour choices This project took place over a 1 week period of time in the summer of 2013, with selected a mix of Dulux and Benjamin Moore products. And last, but not least; our favourite colours: Dining Room ceiling: Benjamin Moore Sparrow AF-720 Dining Room Walls: Palladian Blue HC-144

Salvia spathacea / Hummingbird sage

The old bathroom had a recessed tub deck, that took up too much floor space. We replaced it with a freestanding bath to open up the space, and allow for better movement around the bathing area. Above the tub is one of the main focal points of this bathroom, the mirror. The was a mid-project change, that the customer really wanted. To make this work we quickly priced, ordered, adjusted the template date, so that we could seamlessly execute this change within the time period of their original schedule. Though this was a little extra work for us, we were more than happy to do it, as this last minute change by the homeowner produced some stunning results!! Joel Hess